• Electric scooters that are not considered toys must be titled.motorcycle 2 image by Vitezslav Halamka from Fotolia.com
  
  In Idaho, the laws governing electric scooters depends on the classification of the scooter. Some electric scooters that meet the federal motor vehicle safety standard certification must be registered for a state license plate. Other scooters that meet the federal motor vehicle safety standard criteria only require an Idaho off-highway vehicle sticker. All drivers of electric scooters that are not considered toys must have a valid driver license.
  
  

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Certified

• In Idaho, the laws governing an electric scooter depends its classification. An electric scooter that has more than two-brake horse power and meets the federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) is considered a motor-driven cycle and must be titled. It must be registered with a red, white and blue state plate. The vehicle must be purchased from an authorized dealer. Vehicles used off road require an off-highway sticker (IDPR OHV). The driver's license does require a motorcycle endorsement and the driver must carry liability insurance.
  
  Electric scooters that are not FMVSS-certified by the manufacturer but are still certified through the owner are still considered a motor-driven cycle or a motorcycle. All state laws regarding motor-driven cycles must be followed.
  
  

Mopeds

• Electric scooters that are less than two-brake horsepower, have maximum speed of less than 30 mph and meet the FMVSS for motor-driven cycles are considered mopeds. They are not required to be titled, registered or plated. The driver is required to have a Class D driver license. The vehicle does not require a motorcycle endorsement. Local jurisdiction determines where the vehicle can be operated.
  
  Electric scooters that are less than two-brake horsepower and have a speed that cannot exceed 30 mph, are not FVMSS-certified and do not meet the definition of motor bikes are considered toys and can only be operated on private property.
  
  

Idaho Off Highway Registration

• Electric scooters that are not FMVSS-certified at all, but are designed and capable of traveling off the highway are considered motor bikes and are required to be titled. They cannot be registered with state license plates. They must have IDPR OHV registration. Along with the black-and-white restricted vehicle license plate, the driver must have a Class D driver license and liability insurance when the vehicle is used on public roads. The vehicle must be purchased from a licensed dealer.
  
  Electric scooters that are not FMVSS-certified and not designed or capable of traveling off highways can only be used on private property.